UCLA Football: The dark horse defensive player of the year

For a team to win you need your big time players to step up in big moments. But what you also need is for your depth and an surprising two or three players to rise to the occasion. This UCLA Football team is no exception.

We talk at length about QB Josh Rosen, LB Kenny Young and a number of other players. We even talk a ton about the freshmen coming in despite the fact that they have yet to play a snap at the collegiate level.

But who’s someone who doesn’t get any love but is a player I see as a dark horse candidate for UCLA Football player of the year?